{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/674f0d4522a0cb38beb4160c/674f16d15e1cc0fabe009245?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"3) The Cult of the Entrepreneur: Elon Musk","description":"<p>Elon Musk has cultivated a cult following as a tech entrepreneur. In this episode, we explore the idolatry of tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. We analyse how Musk has established and maintained a cult following online and the political implications of his cult-like status.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Written and presented by Stephanie Alice Baker, Eugene McLaughlin and Chris Rojek</p><p>Recording Engineer: Maria Martinez-Ugartechea</p><p>Editor: Al Booth</p><p>Original music: ‘Evil’ composed by BLACKBOX from Pixabay</p><p>Artwork: Yaman Mohammed</p><p>Funded by the School of Politics and Global Affairs at City, University of London</p><p><br></p><p>This is original research derived from our book, Cults (2024). Available from <a href=\"https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003335115/cults-stephanie-alice-baker-eugene-mclaughlin-chris-rojek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Routledge</a>.</p>","author_name":"Stephanie Alice Baker, Eugene McLaughlin, Chris Rojek"}